Long Description:Jeff Smith's Parlor in Tankavaara Gold village. In This village there are few replica buildings from from places where are same history of gold prospecting.

Soapy opened a saloon named Jeff Smith's Parlor (opened in March 1898), as an office from which to run his operations. Although Skagway already had a municipal building, Soapy's saloon became known as "the real city hall." Skagway was gaining a reputation as a "hell on earth," with many perils for the unwary.

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Where is original located?: Skagway, AlaskaWhere is this replica located?: Tankavaara, Sodankylä, FinlandWho created the original?: Jefferson R. "Soapy" SmithInternet Link about Original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soapy_SmithYear Original was Created (approx. ok): 1898